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OV53 KSJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,386 mi
Last recorded113,386 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,386 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 113,270 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 102,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 102,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 87,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,279 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

oil level on min

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s rear tyre inner side wall split

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls heavily damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 81,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,466 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 70,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,550 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF door lower trim hanging off

Fail 18 Feb 2010 49,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,411 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,248 miles

Coolant level very low, light flashing

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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OV53 KSJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 KSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV53 KSJ registered?

OV53 KSJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is OV53 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 KSJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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